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A patient support apparatus includes a support surface, with at least one fluid bladder, a base wall, and a cradle, and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver fluid to the bladder. The cradle is formed from a compressible material and is supported by the base wall, with the bladder being anch

A patient support apparatus includes a support surface, with at least one fluid bladder, a base wall, and a cradle, and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver fluid to the bladder. The cradle is formed from a compressible material and is supported by the base wall, with the bladder being anchored at the base wall.

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We claim: 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a support surface, said support surface including at least two longitudinal fluid bladders forming a bladder layer, at least one turning bladder beneath said fluid bladders, a base wall, and a cradle, said cradle formed from a compressible material

We claim: 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a support surface, said support surface including at least two longitudinal fluid bladders forming a bladder layer, at least one turning bladder beneath said fluid bladders, a base wall, and a cradle, said cradle formed from a compressible material and having a compressible lower wall supported by said base wall, and said bladder layer being supported by said cradle and having a tether attached on one end to the bladder layer intermediate said fluid bladders and trapped at another end between the compressible lower wall of said cradle and said base wall; anda fluid delivery system configured to deliver fluid to said bladder.